Designed for a crowd, the lower level’s generous lounge areas and savvy refreshment bar promote entertaining, while two extra sleeping quarters and a fitness room offer up some bonus privacy.

The clients desired an aesthetic that promoted straight lines, natural woods, outdoor living, and increased views of the lake.
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To maximize the new footprint, a secure ceiling-height storage area was created underneath the porch. A sliding barn door allows for easy and secure access, while custom-designed lattice promotes air circulation to eliminate mold growth and filter day light.

A signature of upscale living, this residential gym, with its wet and dry saunas, allows its owners to pamper themselves in a space designed to promote wellbeing and relaxation after a long day.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

The clients desired an aesthetic that promoted straight lines, natural woods, outdoor living, and increased views of the lake.
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The clients desired an aesthetic that promoted straight lines, natural woods, outdoor living, and increased views of the lake.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story wood house exterior remodel in Kansas City

The primary suite is designed to be a natural oasis, with a neutral and light color palette that promotes rest and relaxation.
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If you love white furniture but find it too plain, try the modern glossy white finish Brynn series. Glossy finish tends to spice things up, and your decor colour theme can vary from grey to earth-tone to red. It all sets well together. Bonus: the Brynn bed has a hydraulic lift-up storage function!

Emphasizing natural materials promotes an organic feel within this space.
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Layering various textures helps to promote dimension and interest. A subtle palette invites relaxation.
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